3.1: Health and Health Care Preview Questions
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As you read this chapter, consider the following questions:
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How do socially constructed ideas affect health?
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What is the advantage of understanding disparities related to social characteristics (race, gender, etc.)?
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Why are people with mental illness or abuse substance disorders less likely to get medical care and support?
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What are the challenges to all families being able to keep themselves healthy by meeting basic needs such as sleep, exercise and a good diet?
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What is the difference between a health care system and health insurance?
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How does family structure affect access to health insurance and health care?
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How do geography and income level overlap when it comes to health care access?
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What role does capitalism play in the opioid epidemic?
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Is health a human right?